Quinta dos Aciprestes Grande Reserva Tinto 2017

Bordering the Douro River and possessing ideal afternoon sun exposure, the slopes of Quinta dos Aciprestes have been replanted with the most highly recommended Douro varieties. The vineyards ideal location between the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior ripens the red fruit characters of the grapes to optimum levels. The Grande Reserva wine is rigorous selection of the best Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca lots, produced in our best years.

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional e Touriga Franca.

Tasting Notes: It is young and lively, with a beautiful deep garnet colour and a fantastic aromatic complexity of black and red berries with hints of oak from its 12 month ageing in oak. Very balanced and fruitful, with ripe red berry flavours, typical of Quinta dos Aciprestes. Its structure is overwhelming, revealing harmony on the palate yet simultaneously intense, powerful and elegant, resulting in a majestic, everlasting finish.

Winemaking and maturation: Fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. 50% of the wine ages in new French oak barrels for 18 months in excellent natural ageing conditions.

Gastronomy: Enjoy this superb wine, made solemnly in great vintages, with immense potential to age in bottle: Ideal accompaniment to strong flavoured meat and game dishes, Lamb, Venison and Goat Cheese. Serve at a temperature of 8ºC to 10ºC. Drink now or cellar for 15 to 20 years.

Storage: Store bottles on their sides in a cool place (16ºC to 18ºC) away from direct light.

Availability: In 1-3 business days